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‘Targeting of commercial shipping must end’: India condemns latest attack on vessels

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On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned attacks on commercial shipping following incidents in the Black Sea and off Oman. In the Strait of Hormuz, a Panama-flagged vessel was hit by a projectile, injuring eleven Indian crew members who were later evacuated to Oman for medical treatment. Meanwhile, an attack in the Black Sea killed two seafarers and injured others; three Indian nationals on board were rescued safely by Romanian authorities. MEA emphasized that such attacks must cease to ensure safe navigation and commerce through international waterways.

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On October 2, 2026, a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a small fire and blackout onboard but no casualties. The UK maritime agency reported that the vessel, identified later as the Panama-flagged MT On Peace, was hit by an "unknown projectile." By October 6, it was confirmed that eleven Indian crew members were injured on board the tanker while transiting near Oman. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack and expressed deep concern over ongoing incidents affecting shipping in the region. The Omani air force evacuated ten of the injured crew to Khasab hospital for medical treatment. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred amid heightened tensions between Iran and Western powers following recent military strikes.

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The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) condemned the targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers, and civilian infrastructure following two separate attacks in the Black Sea and off Oman that left two foreign seafarers dead and several Indian crew members injured.

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🔮 Expressing grave concern for the safety of global commerce, MEA said that it will continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts.

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‘Targeting of commercial shipping must end’: India condemns latest attack on vessels · assertive framing

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that → condemn → seafarers

Eleven Indian crew members were injured on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel MT On Peace was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. asserted

vessel → injure → Hormuz

Thanking the Omani authorities for their support, MEA said that the injured crew have since been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment in Oman’s Khasab. asserted

crew → thank → Khasab

In another attack in the Black Sea, two crew died and 11 were rescued on Monday (October 5, 2026) after a fire broke out on commercial ship MV Royad Mammadov, Romanian authorities said. asserted

authorities → die → ship

The Black Sea has become an increasing battlefield for drone attacks in the Russia-Ukraine war. asserted

Sea → become → war

MEA in a statement said that the injured have been rescued by Romanian authorities and are receiving medical attention. asserted

injured → say → attention

Thanking the Romanian authorities, the Ministry said that the three Indian nationals, who were part crew of the ship, are safe. asserted

who → thank → ship

MEA said two foreign seafarers were killed and some members of the crew, including Indian nationals were injured in the attack. asserted

members → say → attack

The Ministry stated that the three Indian nationals, who were part crew of the ship, are safe. asserted

who → state → ship

Expressing grave concern for the safety of global commerce, MEA said that it will continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts. asserted

it → express → conflicts

MEA stated that navigation and commerce through international waterways must be restored at the earliest, saying that “targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end” Published - October 06, 2026 07:02 pm IST asserted

targeting → state → region